About Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises represents luxury on small ships. On board all ships you can expect individual experiences, first-class service and sophisticated programs on board and ashore. The cruise line offers many special features, especially the expedition cruises which you should book early, but also theme cruises such as golf trips or musical events. The ships Bremen and Hanseatic with less than 200 passengers offer an particularly personal atmosphere. In contrast the ships Europa and Europa 2 offer more luxurious areas for a maximum of 400 respectively 516 passengers. With the new expedition class, the two ships
Hanseatic nature
and
Hanseatic inspiration
will join the fleet in 2019. From 2021 you can start cruising with the Hanseatic SPIRIT.
Starting in July 2020 all ships of the fleet will only be fueled by the low-sulfured marine gas oil (MGO) instead of heavy oil. This causes 80 % less emissions and 30 % less fine dust and particualte emissions.

The Ship

The Hanseatic spirit ist the first ship from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises that will be build as Adults-only ship. It will begin its cruises in 2021. She will have the ice class PC6, the highest ice class for passenger ships. Glass balconies on almost all cabins will literally float you over the ocean and as well as the generous open deck areas and the gallery at the bow allow first-line nature observation. On the small exclusive ships with a maximum of 230 guests (for arctic expeditions up to 199 guests) a very personal and excellent service awaits you. From the marina, you can set out on a total of 17 Zodiacs for thrilling discoveries or water sports in warmer regions. On both ships the cruise line puts a lot of emphasis on environmental friendliness. With new technologies consumption and emissions will be reduced. Modern E-Zodiacs will bring the guests almost noiseless into untouched nature.

Technical ship details:

Length: 138 m

Width: 22 m

Draft: 5,6 m

Staterooms

On board the Hanseatic spirit you will find only outside cabins and suites, of which almost all will have a balcony or French balcony. The size of the comfortably and stylishly furnished cabins and suites varies from 21 to 71 square meters. All cabins and suites have a special design concept, called “Inspired by nature” that is characterized by curved lines, natural colours and high-valued materials. In the bathroom, a heated wall ensures that even wet towels or parkas dry quickly after the expeditions. A free minibar (cabins with free soft drinks, suites all drinks included) and a coffee machine can be found on each cabin. There are Nordic walking poles for active guests and binoculars for observations of the unique nature and wildlife, even from your comfortable cabin. The grand suites have a bathtub, as well as a rain shower and a steam sauna, which can also be found in the junior suites.

Atmosphere on Board

The new Hanseatic spirit offers excellent expedition feeling with 5-star comfort. The atmosphere on board is nevertheless relaxed and due to the small number of guests very private. All guests should enjoy a maximum of personal freedom on board which means, for example, free choice between the restaurants and the seats, fixed seats will be abolished in the future. The clothing during the day is sporty-elegant and adapted to the weather. Two extendable glass balconies on the sundeck provide the incomparable feeling of floating above the ocean. The age of the guests is mixed, but mostly middle and upper age. Board language on the Hanseatic spirit is German, so that all guests can easily follow the explanations given by the experts on board.

Food and Beverages

As expected with a 5-star expedition ship, there is plenty to offer in terms of culinary delights. Three restaurants are planned on board the Hanseatic spirit. In addition to the main and the bistro restaurant, with flexible dining times and free choice of seats, there will be a specialty restaurant with approx. 44 seats. The specialty restaurant offers delicacies of North American cuisine and spoils you with tastefully served dishes. The bistro restaurant offers approx. 84 seats inside the ship as well as around 100 seats on the outside. Two bars complete the culinary offer and invite to one or other drinks and stimulating conversations with fellow travelers.

Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation

The focus of an expedition cruise is on the discovery of the world and the intense experience of nature. Therefore, the focus of the entertainment on the Hanseatic spirit is on the imparting of knowledge, which is deepened by expert lectures in the HanseAtrium and can once again be extended by self-study in the OceanAcademy. The deck circulation on the bow allows nature observations from close proximity. The HanseAtrium, a divisible multifunctional lounge, transforms into one of the two bars in the evening. In the 235 square meter spa area, guests can spoil themselves after exciting excursions. A Finnish sauna, a steam sauna, a relaxation area, a hairdresser, beauty treatments and massages will be offered in the spa ares. For sports enthusiasts, there is an approx. 100 square meter training area with a view of the impressive natural panorama of the respective destination and a pool area with countercurrent system, which is weather independent thanks to a flexible tent roof.

Our Summary

If you want to undertake interesting and impressive expeditions in a small group and with the emphasis on qualified experts and an exclusive 5-star ship with all amenities, then you are in the right place on board the new Hanseatic spirit. Expeditions in combination with a high-class cruise experience awaits you!